History for Mecklenburg County

Mecklengburg County was named in honor of Princess Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Queen of George III who was King of England.

Charlotte, named for Princess Charlotte and was established in 1766 and is the county's seat, as well as the largest city in North Carolina.


	James K. Polk Memorial


	Charlotte Historic Trolley Museum
	Mint Museum of Art
	Mint Museum of Craft + Design
	N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame Museum


	Historical Sites
	legends & Ghost Stories
	Mecklenburg County Page

¹ Facts gathered from State Library of North Carolina.

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